Low-Pressure Misting Systems The systems operate between 40 and 100 psi of water pressure. The variance in pressure is because they operate on your household water pressure and not a pump. Normally built with PVC or poly plastic tubing and are connected to a water hose. Typically found on outdoor patios and the misting will get you wet but cool if you are standing nearby. Mid-Pressure Misting Systems The systems operates between 100 and 250 psi of water pressure. A Mid-Pressure Pump is utilized to increase the pressure of the water flow. It is perfectly suited for backyard and patio misting. High Pressure Misting Systems The systems operate between 800 and 1200 psi (pounds per square inch) of water pressure. The systems will work very effectively in both low and high levels of humidity. Even when the humidity exceeds 90%, the effects of the system will be felt with the rapid drop in temperature and make you feel cool and more comfortable. High Pressure Systems create the most BTU's, because the systems produce smaller MIST and creating more cooling evaporation. As the micron water droplets flash evaporate they pick up heat from the air, which significantly drops the temperature between 25 and 35 degrees Fahrenheit, without making you wet.

Can you help me?

Yes, of course. Let us help you design the right misting system for you. Send a email to us with a description, drawings, pictures of the area to be cooled and we'll design a system that's right for you.

I live in a humid climate. Will a misting system work for me?

Yes. The evaporative cooling concept will work any time you are able to achieve evaporation. The more complete the evaporation, the more effective the system will work. For areas with humidity above 80%, temperature reductions will be as high as 10 degrees. For humidity levels between 40% and 80%, temperature reductions will be as high as 20 degrees. Below 40% humidity, the temperature reductions may be as much as 35 degrees

Will the misting system cause me to get wet?

You will only get wet if you are standing within 6' of the misting nozzle..

Yes, each pump has specific flow capcity. Based on that flow capacity, we calculate the number of nozzles that perticular pump can operate without loosing pressure. Please see our "Misting Pumps" category. We have noted the maximum number of nozzles each pump can operate..

Can I expand my patio to a tent thats seprate from the patio? And if so what system do I have to have or use?

Most of our systems are expandable. You can expand any system to another part of the house or restaurant as long as you do not exceed the pump's nozzle capacity. For example, if you have a 20 nozzle system installed and your current pump has maximum nozzle capacity of 30. You can easily expand your mist system by additing additional 10 nozzles for the secondary area without affecting the pump performance.

Can I ever put 2 pumps toghter to make my pressue higher?

No, this is not recommended and will damage the pumps. We do manufacture high flow pumps for projects that require large number of nozzles to be operated with single pump.

Can can combine mosquito and mist cooling system in one?

No. Mosquito control and mist cooling systems are completely different. There are major variations in Pump, nozzles, tubing and fittings that each system requires. In addition installation methods and operation times are completely different. Let's just say that, if it was feasable to combine these systems in one, we would have been selling it by now!

Can I use a low Pressure pump with High Pressured material/fittings?

Yes, if the tubing, fitting and nozzles are high pressure rated (1500psi), you can run them with mid pressure pump. This allows you to upgrade the pump in future while keeping the mist line the same..

Can I use any cleaning material for my misting system or are there any special chemical to use

We recommend using our nozzle cleaner to clean the nozzles. It is proven effective to remove rust and scale. It is also FDA approved and environmentally friendly.

How far can my nozzles be from the pump to work and does the length of a misting system effect the pressure and quality for the mist

You can place our mist pump up to 200feet away before installing the 1st nozzle. This will not affect th pressure. All nozzles will spray exactly the same on our pump based systems.

How many brackets can a misting fan support?

Misting fan comes with wall mounting hardware.

how can I get left over water to stop coming out of my misting nozzles?

You can stop the dripping by using our ANTI-DRIP or NON -DRIP nozzles. These nozzles are available for Mid and High Pressure systems only. Antidrip nozzles will give you "Instant -ON" and "Instant -OFF" effect.

What is the difference between the stainless steel and the nickel plated?

Stainless steel nozzles and fittings are made with ALL stainless steel material. Brass Body and brass fittings have Nickel plated coating on them to help prevent rusting. Nickel plated nozzles and fittings are the next best thing to Stainless Steel and allows similar functionality without the higher cost of stainless steel. Our nickel plated nozzles and fittings have passed 100 hour salt misting test and are proven to last in harsh environments. I.e. coastal areas with high salt content in the air.

how often should i replace the misting nozzles

Nozzles will only need to be replaced when they stop misting. Clogging of the nozzles depends on the quality of the water and filter maintenance. Poor quality and lack of proper maintenance will clog the nozzles faster. We offer nozzle cleaning solution and 5 micron filters to increase the life of the nozzles. We also offer Scale Free Filteration that will prevent the nozzles from clogging due to hard water scale.

how often should i have my system updated

Filters should be replaced every 3-6 months on the misting system. If the pump requires oil, it should be changed every 500 hours of run time.

How should i keep my system safe and working during the winter

Misting lines should be winterized and pump should be stored indoors to provent freezing during winter months. All water should be drained from the lines, filter and pump.

Can i put any chemical in my misting system to convert it into a misqutio system

No. Mosquito control and mist cooling systems are completely different. There are major variations in Pump, nozzles, tubing and fittings that each system requires. In addition installation methods and operation times are completely different. Let's just say that, if it was feasable to combine these systems in one, we would have been selling it by now!

What is the maxium number of nozzles could i use on a low pressure system and can i place more to get a better misting effect?

Most of our systems are expandable. However, on low pressure systems, this depends on the overall pressure available from the water faucet and the total distance. We found that with standard city water pressure (40-60psi), you can run up to 25 nozzles with about 100ft of tubing before you will experience large pressure and flow reduction. All our patio kits are made based on extensive pressure and flow test results so that our customers can get the best cooling results.

Can i convert a 110v system to 12vDC system when i require?

This can be done with use of appropriate power inverter. These power inverters convert 12vdc power in to 110vac.

What is the difference between M and MW series Nozzles

M Series nozzles are Stainless Steel where MW series nozzles have brass body. MW nozzles have wider spray angle and higher flow rate.

What nozzles are best for 1000 psi misting system

To produce the finest possible mist, we recommend use of 0.006'' or 0.008'' orifice nozzles with high pressure systems. Larger orifice nozzles can also be used if more volume is required. However, doing so may result in larger droplets.

Cleaning Nozzles - Replace or clear obstructed or clogged nozzles. Nozzles may be cleared by scraping the stainless steel end with flat surface of a knife or screwdriver. To remove nozzle, turn in counter-clockwise direction. Nozzles may be routinely cleaned by soaking in solution of LIME AWAY!" or CLR overnight. Rinse thoroughly after soaking. Replace nozzle by turning in clockwise direction until snug.

Where do I place my patio mist line system?

Place mist line around the perimeter of the area to be cooled. This forms a mist curtain, a cooling barrier between the protected area and the outside heat. The mist line should be mounted 8' to 10' above the ground.

How much water does a misting system actually use?

This will vary depending on the size of the system and the number of nozzles to be used. You can download the "Nozzle Pump Performance" for more information.

Do I need a filter for my system?

Our high pressure systems are with filters. For our low and med pressure systems you can use our Poly-Phosphate Filters. The unique Filters actually accomplishes two things. First, it will filter out any sediment from the water supply thereby preventing it from getting into the mist line and plugging the nozzles. Second, the filter contains phosphate crystals which are designed to surround the hard water deposits (calcium, sodium, and magnesium) and prevent them from adhering to the misting nozzle. This will also help eliminate the hard water buildup and will keep the mist system operating at peak performance for a longer period of time.

Is there any maintenance required?

The only maintenance required for a properly designed misting system is a periodic cleaning of the nozzles and an annual check-up for the pump. This check-up may include adding or changing of the oil and tightening or replacing of fan belts (only on the pulley driven pump models), and changing of the filter cartridge. Misting Fan Systems require very little maintenance. We do recommend some preventative care and cleaning for the nozzles.

How many nozzle can I use with the product line. ( High Pressure )

This is depending on the size of the pump and the size of nozzles. For more informations, you may download the "Nozzle Pump Performance"

How many nozzle can I use with the product line. ( Low-Med Pressure )it?

Maximum number of nozzles that can be used at different water pressures:

1/2 Professional System

Water Pressure

Max. # of Nozzles

25 psi

6

40 psi

18

50 psi

30

70 psi

42

180 psi

54

250 psi

58

Our heaviest duty system is designed to work with house pressures and pump aided pressures up to 250 psi. Higher pressures produce more water volume and an even finer mist that evaporates more efficiently.

3/8" Do-It-Yourself System

Water Pressure

Max. # of Nozzles

30 psi

6

40 psi

18

50 psi

30

70 psi

46

90 psi

62

100 psi

62

120 psi

106

This system is designed for optional installation flexibility and maximum number of nozzles at pressures up to 125 psi. Besides normal patio applications, this system works exceptionally well in greenhouse applications. *Normal house pressures range between 35 psi and 90 psi.

INDOOR COOLING

How Many Fans Do I Need?

Each Model 924 and Model 624 High Efficiency Portable Cooler moves approximately 7500 cubic feet (230 cubic meters) of air per minute; this number can be greatly increased where positive pressure ventilation techniques can be employed. Generally speaking, to achieve maximum cooling in indoor or protected areas you will want to transfer the total volume of air in the space being cooled every 1 to 2 minutes.The appropriate transfer time will depend on the space's insulation, how closed in it is (is it a warehouse or a canopy), prevailing humidity, acceptable humidity increase and the total temperature drop desired.

When cooling indoor areas, it is important to remember that you will need to take advantage of any natural flow of air. You can check for existing ventilation by turning on the mist without the fan on and watch where the mist goes. You will also need to determine your source of outside air and where your outlet for the air is. Very often the outlet will be a door or a window on the opposite side of the structure from the inlet air.

Example:

Factory 50' (15 m) length x 80' (25 m) width x 15' (4.7 m) ceilings

Totally enclosed structure with fairly good insulation

Complete air transfer every 2 minutes

Calculation of Volume

Length x Width x Ceiling Height

50' x 80' x 15' = 60,000 cubic feet

Metric Example:

Factory 16 m x 25 m x 4.7 m = 1880 cubic meters (m)

Calculation of Fans Needed=Volume/(Fan VolumexTransfer Time)

60,000 / (7500 cubic feet x 2 minutes) = 4 fans

1880 / (230 cubic meters x 2 minutes) = 4 fans

Four fans will completely transfer the air in this structure every two minutes and should effectively cool this factory. The fans should be placed in the oscillation mode to spread the mist throughout the factory and should be pointed in a direction that keeps the air flow moving in the desired direction.

OUTDOOR COOLING

How Many Fans Do I Need?

The ability to cool outdoor areas depends on one major factor - the wind. With either light wind or no wind you can achieve some remarkable results depending on temperature and humidity . Normally speaking in outdoor areas it is advisable to use .012" nozzles. (The exception being areas with extremely highhumidity-60% and above.) Cooling outdoor areas is relatively straight forward and can be broken into 2 different types:

Athletic and Amusement Cooling

In this type of cooling, the people don't mind getting damp, and more often then not prefer to. Generally, fans are placed at head height, so people can stand directly in front of the fan.

Factories/Hospitality

When cooling a large area where the people don't want to notice the moisture. The fan(s) should be set at their highest level with the fan, aimed slightly above the horizon with the oscillation set to match the area being cooled. If possible place the fan 10-20' behind the area to be cooled. This will allow the cooled air to settle and keep the units sound from being bothersome.